Ashley Harkleroad
Ashley Harkleroad was born May 2nd, 1985 in Roseville,
Georgia (USA). She started playing tennis when she was 4 years old as her
parents loved playing and had played when they were younger.
Lately, Ashley Harkleroad has been training at the
Saddlebrook Tennis Academy and especially trained by USTA coach Martin Van Dalen.
After winning the under 18 US title at age 15, Ashley decided to turn pro and
has signed a contract to be represented by the Artists Management Group of
Beverly Hills, California. Her good looks have founded many comparisons with
tennis superstar Anna Kournikova, who is Ashley's favourite player by the way!
Ashley Harkleroad likes shopping, reading and swimming.
She made her official Grand Slam debut at age 16 at the 2001
US Open losing to Meilan Tu in the first round in a tough 3 set match. Then, in
2003, Ashley accomplished a few things, like a first win against a top 10 player
(Hantuchova in Charleston) and also entering the top 100 in the WTA tour singles
rankings.
Ashley Harkleroad
